COMM 222 Study Guide - Final Guide: Solomon Asch, Bounded Rationality, Decision Rule

• School: Concordia University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMM 222
• Professor: Tima Petrushka- Bordan

Document Summary

Please note that these topics are from chapters after the midterm. However, the exam is cumulative and will cover material from earlier chapters (1, 3, 4, 5, 6 ) as well. An adaptive response to a situation that is perceived as challenging or threatening to the person"s well-being. Stress occurs when an external demand upsets the body"s equilibrium (homeostasis). Individuals differ in their appraisal of events and people so what is stressful for one person is not for another. Stress, strain, and depression occur when role expectations are confusing or the person"s skills and abilities do not meet the demands of the social role. *discrepancy or confusion in expectations of the role causes stress. Ego ideal: the embodiment of a person"s perfect self. Self-image: how a person sees oneself, both positively and negatively. Job demand-control-support model (jcds) sees stress caused by high-demands, low control, and low support.